Zack Baun jokes Lane Johnson deserved 'bald eagle' nod first

Johnson went fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Zack Baun: "I don't know why Lane Johnson wasn't the bald eagle first but, I'll take it." 😂 https://t.co/9cQbAderpz Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Zack Baun said he did not know why veteran lineman Lane Johnson was not named the 'bald eagle' before him, adding that he will still take the title.

Why it matters: While Johnson has been in the league since 2013, Baun rose to No. 45 on the NFL Top 100 of 2026 after entering as the 74th overall pick in the third round in 2020. Both players were ruled inactive in early October during the 2026 regular season.

What to watch: Baun and Johnson continue the 2026 NFL regular season on Sunday, Oct. 18.

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